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For additional information, contact Imagine Children’s Museum at 425/258-1006 • www.ImagineCM.org
Winter 2020
Discover the fun of Engineering!11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
S a t u r d a y , J a n u a r y 1 8 - Nature’s Engineers Beaver dams, bird nests, spider webs
S a t u r d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 5 - Mechanical Engineering
Take apar t and look inside
S a t u r d a y , M a r c h 2 1 - Civil/Structural Engineering Bridge building challenge
Fluke Corporation
• Buck & Elizabeth Variety Show• Science & Fireworks Demonstration
• “We Are Family” Caricatures • Party Hat-Palooza • Zero & Somebuddy Face Painting & Balloon Twisting
• Glow in the Dark Bowling & more!• Grand Finale Ball Drop at 9:00 p.m.
Members: $10.00 per person / Non-members $15.00 per personTicket prices increase at the door - Get your tickets early!
Museum Members: Your ADVANCE PURCHASE tickets also include admission to a
special magic show presented by Hieronymus Payne
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
No member event tick
PLUS ...
Pre-registration is requiredTicket required for each guest.
** This is a family event, all children must be accompanied by an adult.
2020Tuesday, December 31, 2019 • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
ets will be sold the day of the event.
Friday, February 215:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Sponsored in part by the Snohomish County Dental Society, Snohomish County Dental Foundation and Arcora Foundation
Tooth •Apolooza
January 17 • February 21 • March 20Bring your family, friends and neighbors for some great FUN!
rd Friday of each month5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
3
admission nights
Sponsored in part by:Elizabeth Foundation
Union Bank
Walmart
North Clinic
Register online at www.ImagineCM.org/NewYearsEve
REGISTER ONLINE at www.ImagineCM.org/grandfamilies
• Experience the interactive play of exhibits• Play during a less crowded time• Children 1-12 years old• Make connections and network with other GRANDfamilies
Sponsored in part by:
Exclusive Museum time for grandparents and the grandchildren
they are raising full timeJan. 5 • Feb 2. • Mar. 1
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
FREE
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programs, closures and MORE! Sign up for enews at www.ImagineCM.org
e•news!
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Clip and hang ourcalendar on your bulletin board.
3 MONTHSAT-A-GLANCE!
Thursdays & Sundays: Playing with Musicwww.ImagineCM.org
In the
event of inclement weather or emergencies
...
Jumpin’ Jacks & Super SnacksSaturday, Jan. 11 • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.• Heart Beat Corner • Hop Scotch Challenge • Humpty Dumpty Obstacle Course • Tumble & Flip in the Gymnastics Zone
DECEMBER 31 New Year’s Eve NIGHTTIME Party
JANUARY Toddler Time/Preschool Explorers
Series 1: Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30
1 New Year’s Day Museum is CLOSED 2 Museum is OPEN 2 Clay Days 3 A-HA Art and History Adventures 3/4/5 Science Sleuths - Catapults and Levers 4 Celebrate Our World - Mexico 5 GRANDfamilies 7 Art Studio Spotlight 11 Jumpin’ Jacks & Super Snacks 12 Art Rocks! 15 Be a Watershed Detective 16 Cartoon Corner 17 Movin’ and Groovin’ 17 Free Admission Night 18 -engineers - Nature’s Engineers 19 Clay Days 19 Sensory Time 20 Art Rocks! 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Museum is OPEN 22 Art Rocks! 24 Tumbling, Flipping, Twirling Time 24 A-HA Art and History Adventures 25 Fred Wong - Chinese Calligrapher 30 Art Rocks!
FEBRUARY Toddler Time/Preschool Explorers Series 2: Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27
2 GRANDfamilies 2 Art Rocks! 5 Art Studio Spotlight 7 Art Rocks!7/8/9 Science Sleuths - Forensic Science 8 Celebrate Our World - China 8 LQ Lion Dance Troup - Lion Dance Performance 9 Clay Days 13 Art Rocks! 15 -engineers - Mechanical Engineering 16 Sensory Time 16 A-HA Art and History Adventures 17 Presidents’ Day - Museum is OPEN 17 Art Rocks! 20 Cartoon Corner 21 Movin’ and Groovin’ 21 Free Admission Night 21 Tooth•Apolooza 21 Tumbling, Flipping, Twirling Time 26 A-HA Art and History Adventures 29 Clay Days 29 Leap into Science
MARCH Toddler Time/Preschool Explorers
Series 3: Mar. 5, 12, 19 and 26
1 GRANDfamilies 3 A-HA Art and History Adventures 6/7/8 Science Sleuths - See It to Believe It 6 Clay Days 7 Celebrate Our World - Scotland 7 Art Studio Spotlight 12 Tumbling, Flipping, Twirling Time 15 Sensory Time 15 A-HA Art and History Adventures 17 Art Rocks! 19 Cartoon Corner 20 Movin’ and Groovin’ 20 Free Admission Night 21 Clan Heather Dancers 21 -engineers - Civil/Structural Engineering 25 Art Rocks! 26 Clay Days 28 Art Rocks! 31 Art Rocks!
Purple Dates – Free w/admission Red Dates – Fee Applies Green Dates – FREE
All Day in the Art StudioArt and H istory AdventuresArt and H istory AdventuresAA --haha
Friday, January 3 Patent of the Drinking Straw (1888)Straw Art Sculptures• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Friday, January 24Anniversary of the Word Robot (1921)
Robot-tastic Creations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Sunday, February 16George Washington Gale Ferris Jr (1859)Ferris Wheel Structures• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Wednesday, February 26 1st Edition of Newsweek Magazine (1935)
Magazine/News Print Collages • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Tuesday, March 3Dr. Seuss Birthday (1904)Seussical Story Books• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Sunday, March 15
Michelangelo’s Birthday (1475)Paint Like Michelangelo
... we will post all schedule changes and vital information to the home page on our website, Facebook and Twitter
Ages: 15 months - 36 months 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Held once per week for one hour. Each series is four weeks.
A fun-filled, play-based program where both adult and child can explore, create
and discover together!
Series 1: Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30 Series 2: Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27Series 3: Mar. 5, 12, 19 and 26
Members: $30 / Non-members: $50 per adult-child pair Price for adult-child pair is per series
REGISTER ONLINE at
www.ImagineCM.org/toddlertimeQuestions? Call 425/258-1006, Ext. 1012 or email [email protected]
Preschool Explorers
Held once per week for one hour. Each series is four weeks.
An adult/child play-based program that incorporates music, movement, language,
science and art. Have FUN while preparing your child for school.
Series 1: Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30 Series 2: Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27Series 3: Mar. 5, 12, 19 and 26
Members: $30 / Non-members: $50 per adult-child pair Price for adult-child pair is per series
Ages: 3 - 4 years 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
REGISTER ONLINE at www.ImagineCM.org/preschoolexplorers
Questions? Call 425/258-1006, Ext. 1012 or email [email protected]
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.Pre-registration required.
Friday, Jan. 3 • Saturday, Jan. 4 • Sunday, Jan 5 Catapults and Levers: Design simple machines to launch high-flying projectiles
Friday, Feb. 7 • Saturday, Feb. 8 • Sunday, Feb. 9 Forensic Science: How can we use science to solve crimes?
Friday, Mar. 6 • Saturday, Mar. 7 • Sunday, Mar. 8See It to Believe It: Discover the science behind optical illusions
Minimum enrollment: 10 students Members: $15 per child per day
Non-members: $20 per child per day Discount available for registering
for multiple classes.
Psst! Youth group and after school coordinators: Did you know we can bring Science Sleuths to your site?
Call 425/258-1006, Ext. 1012 for available topics and more information. May be eligible for Title I funding.
Ages 6-12
REGISTER ONLINE at www.ImagineCM.org/sciencesleuths Questions? Call 425/258-1006, Ext. 1012 or email [email protected]
FREE with Museum Admission
Join us twice each week forinteractive story times.Hear a classic story or
discover a new favorite.
Tuesdays: 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Sundays: 2:00 pm ¡En español!
StoryTimes Global Adventures
Enjoy a �ory and activity related to a country or culture.
Tuesday TalesLi�en to a �ory and then visit the Art Studio to create a ma�erpiece.
Stories AliveThe audience becomes part of the �ory.
Experience ScienceParticipate in hands-on science that relates to the �ory of the week.
Leemos Juntos - Let’s Read TogetherEnjoy a Spanish language �ory time featuring a modern or traditional �ory book.
Sponsored in part by
See website for story time information and dates
Saturdays & Sundays: Rad Science
Art Studio SpotlightArt Studio SpotlightArtists and their InventionsArtists and their Inventions All day in the Art Studio
Tuesday, Jan. 7 - Abstract Art
Wednesday, Feb. 5 - Whimsical Art Thursday, Mar. 12 - Optical Art
Sundays: Leemos Juntos - Let’s Read Together
Thursday, January 2Sunday, January 19 Sunday, February 9Saturday, February 29Friday, March 6Thursday, March 26
Clay Days in the Art Studio
Cartoon CornerCartoon CornerIn the Art Studio 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 16Thursday, February 20
Thursday, March 19
Kids-only science and math program! Explore, investigate and discover in these hands-on science and
math classes. Each unique session provides opportunities for inquiry-based projects, experiments and take-home ideas.
NEW! Friday, Saturday or Sunday class options(Each class session is identical – sign up for only one per weekend)
Sensory Time
Jan. 19 • Feb. 16 • Mar 15
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
• Children ages 1-12* (parents, siblings & grandparents too!)• Social stories, noise canceling headphones, sunglasses & sensory balls available• Enjoy a safe & understanding environment• Play during a quieter, less crowded time• Make connections & network with families* Chronological age applies
Registration is Required
REGISTER ONLINE at www.ImagineCM.org/inclusion
Exclusive Museum time for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing
disorders & their families:
3rd Sunday of each month
FREE
Sponsored in part by Providence General Foundation
Drop-in Activities: Saturdays: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.Sundays: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
On-stage Demos: Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Free with Museum Admission
If it’s spinning, sparking, bouncing,
bubbling, flying or flaming ... it must be RAD SCIENCE! Amazing science and engineering for the whole family.
R A SC EN E
See website for a schedule of upcoming activities and demos.
January 17 • February 21 • March 206:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Jugando con Música Join us for an exciting bilingual (English and
Spanish) music program for kids and families. Dance, sing and play musical instruments while developing learning readiness skills.
FREE with admission Thursdays 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.Sundays 12:00 & 1:00 p.m.
Bring Playing with Music to your school, daycare or party! Call 425/258-1006, Ext. 1012
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Friday, January 24
Friday, February 21 Friday, March 13
Tumbling, Flipping, Twirling Time
with Little Gym of Everett
All Day in the Art Studio
Mexico - Saturday, January 4 China - Saturday, February 8 Scotland - Saturday, March 7
Sponsored in part byHazel Miller Foundation
Fred Wong - Chinese Calligrapher
Saturday, January 25
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.e
LQ Lion Dance Troup Chinese Lion Dance
Sunday, February 8
1:00 p.m. performancee
Join in a Scottish dance with the Clan Heather Dancers
Saturday, March 21 1:00 p.m. performance
Sponsored by
Tuesdays: Story TimeWonderful Winter Fun
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Imagine Children’s Museum is forever grateful to the people who are not always seen, but are always appreciated. Those whose generous support of funds, time and energy continue to allow us to make the fun happen both here inside and outside of our building, including the outreach and services we provide in schools, youth centers and other organizations.
In 2020, we celebrate YOU, and would also like to give a special shout out to the members on our Volunteer Board of Directors who continue to lead and guide us into the future including:
Warmest wishes for a happy, healthy AND fun 2020!Sincerely,Nancy Johnson, Executive Director
Alaska AirlinesBoston Financial Investment Management
CP|H Consultants
Klein Honda Kosnik EngineeringKulits Orthodontics
McKinstryPerkins Coie LLC
Pignataro VolkswagenProliance Spine Surgeons of Puget Sound
Quantum Consulting EngineersRA Investment Properties, LLC
Dr. Steve SherSea-Dog Line
The Boeing CompanyThiele Law Firm, PLLC
Trident SeafoodsWerner O'Meara & Company
Thank you to our
Lead Supporters
Ga�ney Construction
For additional information, contact Imagine Children’s Museum at 425/258-1006 • www.ImagineCM.org
SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS
MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN: Monday, December 23 (Winter Break)Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve)
Thursday, December 26 (Day after Christmas)Monday, December 30 (Winter Break)
Tuesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve)Thursday, January 2 (Day after New Year’s Day)Monday, January 20 (Martin Luther King Jr Day)
Monday, February 17 (Presidents’ Day)
MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSED:Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
Wednesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day)
Saturday, February 29 • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Activities free with Museum admission.
Leap Into ScienceLeap Into ScienceCelebrate Leap into Science Week with hands-on activities and storybooks all about WIND and AIR.
Sunday, January 12 Polar Bear Project Monday, January 20 MLK Mural Project Wednesday, January 22 No Melt Snowman Project
Thursday, January 30 Time Capsule Project
Tuesday, March 17 Leprechaun Trap Project Wednesday, March 25 Spring Showers Project
Saturday, March 28 Rainbow Project
Tuesday, March 31 Smorgasboard Art Project
The Art Studio is open during most Museum hours, although we may close from time to time for a special activity or as a result of staff needs.
MarchMarchJanuaryJanuaryVisit our Art Studio and see why “Art Rocks!” at ICM!
These fun activities are FREE with the price of Museum admission:
Art Rocks!Art Rocks!
Sunday, February 2 Groundhog Day Project Friday, February 7 Paper Airplane Making Project Thursday, February 13 Project Valentine
Monday, February 17 Presidents’ Day Project
FebruaryFebruary
Donor Tips!• Ask your employer if they have a
matching program – potentially
doubling your gift.
• Designate the Museum as the recipient
of your workplace, United Way or other
employee giving program.
• For more information, please contact
Nancy Jonhson at 425/258-1006, Ext.
1013 or email [email protected].
Birthdays at Imagine are FUNTASTIC! And you don’t have to
worry about the weather!
Daytime or after-hours available
To book your child’s party today or for more information visit
www.ImagineCM.org/birthdays
THANKS TO OUR NEWSLETTER SPONSOR
For more information on becoming a newsletter sponsor contact 425/478-2051
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Our Museum Store is stocked with oodles of kid-loving, parent-pleasing,
award-winning treasures!
Museum Store
Stumped about what to get? • Our staff can help you find the perfect gift. • Gift cards are also a great option!
• The Museum Store is open during regular Museum hours. • Imagine members receive a 10% discount.
Admission is not required to shop the Museum Store.
Dr. Clay WertheimerPresident
Diana Ortega1st Vice President
Falicia F. Green2nd Vice President
Peter SontraSecretary
Robert MarionTreasurer
Mary French
Rachele Horner
David Ratliff
Steve Schmutz
Lori Schlindwein
Nancy VanHorn
Kevin Ylvisaker
Dr. Kristen Missall
Shannon O’Kelley
Dr. James R. Alberts Benjamin Boyle
Sarah Buhl
Adam Clark
Patty DeGroodt
Sarah Duncan